Campo De' Fiori

Host to a daily fruit and vegetable market, this square is a great place to soak up the atmosphere of Rome.

TravelCurious Tip

Pause here for a bite to eat after visiting the Pantheon nearby.

Field of flowers

Just a five minute walk south from Piazza Navona is the busy Campo de’ Fiori, a small market square in one of the most active districts in Rome. Like its neighbour, the Campo de’ Fiori is a pedestrian zone and a short stroll through the square and surrounding streets will provide you with lots to see and do.

The square used to be the site of public executions, and an imposing hooded statue of astronomer and pantheist Giordano Bruno dominates the middle ground of the square, in memory of his being burnt at the stake for heresy in 1600. But this is not a gloomy spot. The name Campo de’ Fiori translates as ‘Field of flowers,’ referring to the square’s previous incarnation as a meadow during the Middle Ages. Today it is ringed with boutique hotels and restaurants where you can enjoy Italian cuisine and wine, often more reasonably priced (if less upmarket) than in nearby Navona.

Stop to shop

The Campo de’ Fiori also hosts a busy food and flower market every morning, offering a wide range of colourful produce, as well as touristy trinkets. The surrounding streets, which take their names from various trades, such as the roads of the Balestrari (crossbow makers) and Chiavari (key-makers), are great for shopping for clothes, jewellery and shoes.

In the southwest corner you will find the Taverna della Vacca (‘Cow’s Inn’), a remnant from the original 16th century square which belonged to Vannozza dei Cattanei, famed mistress of Rodrigo Borgia - later Pope Alexander VI. Directly behind the square is the Piazza Farnese, with the Renaissance architectural masterpiece that is the Palazzo Farnese, now the French Embassy. Within walking distance of many of the best attractions in Rome, Campo de’ Fiori has everything on its doorstep.

Nearby Attractions

See all attractions in Rome
Pantheon
Perhaps ancient Rome's most astonishing architectural feat.
Piazza Navona
A lovely square on the former site of the Stadium of Domitian, boasting wonderful Baroque fountains.
Jewish Ghetto
For over 300 years all the Jews in Rome were restricted to this small area; today it is a vibrant and fascinating district.
Piazza and Palazzo Farnese
One of the most important palaces of the High Renaissance, once home to Pope Paul III and currently the French Embassy.
Largo di Torre Argentina
The site of Pompey - where Julius Caesar was assassinated by the Senate - is now equally known locally as a shelter for stray cats, who are often as photographed as the ruins themselves.
Church of St. Louis of the French
San Luigi dei Francesi is a Catholic Church near Piazza Navona, Rome

Related Tours

Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps: Private Half-Day Tour
Enjoy a private walking tour in the Heart of Rome, where your private guide will introduce you to the city’s Ancient Roman history and baroque architecture while showing you the Eternal City's major landmarks. 

On your private walking tour, you will: 

  • Explore the most popular highlights in Rome's city centre in just 3 hours;
  • Discover Piazza del Popolo and the main entrance to the city during Ancient Rome times;
  • Climb the 135 steps of the magnificent Spanish Steps (if you wish) that lead to the beautiful Trinita Dei Monti Church;
  • Make a wish at the stunning Trevi Fountain and learn about the various myths behind the coins in the fountain; 
  • Pass by the over 2000 years old Pantheon – one of the best-preserved Ancient Roman buildings in existence;
  • Take a stroll through Piazza Navona built on an ancient old stadium in the 1st century AD;
  • Visit Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most famous squares famous for its open-air market;
  • Explore Piazza Farnese, home to Palazzo Farnese, a 16th-century Roman building; 
  • Walk across Ponte Sisto, a bridge that connects Rome's city centre with Trastevere;
  • Make a quick stop for a delicious Gelato on us along the way.

Sure, you have heard the phrase ‘Rome was not built in a day, but to truly understand that, one must walk the city with an expert to show you the layers of ancient civilization and ruins piled into the now-modern city. Often called the “Eternal City”, Rome is undoubtedly one of the most historically and culturally rich cities in the world. In the heart of Rome, you’ll come across the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona – two landmarks that date back to the Roman Empire; in addition, you’ll have the opportunity to see amazing architecture like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps from the Rococo (late-Baroque) period. 

This three-hour walking tour is designed to give you the perfect overview of the city, as it includes some of the most beautiful attractions in the historic centre. This tour of the heart of Rome– more than any other, mixes the ancient with the late Baroque in a way that only Rome could. It is a great introduction to the magic in Rome. 
Taste of Rome: Eat like a Roman All-Inclusive Private Food Tour
Enjoy a fun-filled, delicious and scenic food tour  in some of Rome’s loveliest neighbourhoods, eating out and about like true Romans do, with the expert guidance and knowledge of your professional tour guide. 

On your all-inclusive private food tour you will: 

  • Enjoy eating like a Roman with the expertise of your private tour guide;
  • Enter a  variety of local eateries, sampling fresh, traditional local Roman produce on this lively, interesting and tasty tour!;
  • Try a variety of Italian cheeses and cold cuts of different cured meats;
  • Enjoy traditional Roman street food 'fritti' (fried food) like Suppli and trapizzino, as well as pizza ‘al taglio’ (by the slice);
  • Meet and chat with the passionate owners of the food stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants you’ll visit – many of whom have proudly worked in the business for several generations;
  • Enjoy wine and beer at different stops included throughout your tour;
  • Soak up the sights, sounds and delicious smells wafting on the breeze as you sample local produce and learn about where it comes from and how it’s made;
  • End your tour just off Piazza San Cosimato with a delicious artisanal gelato!
When in Rome, eat like a Roman! This fabulous and all-inclusive food tour takes in some of the most enchanting, traditional neighbourhoods of Rome as you taste your way through the delicious flavours of the Eternal City. 

From traditional cheeses like burrata and pecorino and cold cuts of specialised cured meats to warming, delicious street food like trapizzino and pizza by the slice. Enjoy 'suppli' –traditional fried rice balls with tomatoes, mozzarella and minced meat and enjoy the sun-ripened flavours of Italy in one mouthful. You'll be introduced to all the favourite haunts of the local Romans! 

This is a great opportunity to experience authentic Italian cuisine, and learn about the country’s delectable wines and flavours. Embrace the smells, buzz and charm of traditional neighbourhoods as you saunter down shady cobbled alleys and emerge onto enchanting, sunlit piazzas. 

Your tour guide will take you to the best local eateries, where you will not only get the chance to taste many Roman delicacies but also learn about the people behind the magic. Understand the traditions and values that have produced such tasty, good food for generations. 

The Romans – and all Italians – really appreciate homemade, fresh, local produce – so it’s not surprising that Italian cuisine leads the way when it comes to global gastronomy. 

Your tour includes a very full meal’s worth of tastings; wine and soft drinks are also provided throughout the tour, so make sure to arrive on an empty stomach!
The Heart Of Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour
Discover the heart of Rome, as you cruise the most popular attractions and hidden backstreets that only small vehicles or pedestrians can access. 

On this private golf cart tour, you will:

  • Visit the magnificent Spanish Steps that lead to the beautiful Trinita Dei Monti Church;
  • Make a wish at the stunning Trevi Fountain and learn about the various myths behind the coins in the fountain;
  • Step inside the over 2000 years old Pantheon – one of the best-preserved Ancient Roman buildings in existence;
  • See the Colosseum (from the outside), Piazza NavonaPiazza Venezia, and Campo De Fiori;
  • Enjoy the personalised attention of a private tour guide;
  • Combine the intimacy of a walking tour with the comfort of a driving tour.
Often referred to as the “Eternal City”, Rome is undoubtedly one of the most historically and culturally vibrant cities in the world. Here, you will come across the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona – two landmarks that date back to the Roman Empire; in addition, you’ll have the opportunity to see the amazing architecture of the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps from the Rococo (late-Baroque) period. 

This four-hour golf cart tour is designed to give you a perfect overview of the city: visit the key sites in the centre and be shown all the best-hidden haunts and local hangouts that you might otherwise miss. A golf-cart tour allows you to access parts of the city that cars and tour buses cannot. 

Stop off at attractions or for gelato whenever you feel like it, go for a wander through Rome’s winding cobbled streets and save your energy for the rest of the day by hopping back on your golf cart, which will be waiting, ready to whisk you away to your next destination. 

A great way to experience the magic of Rome in a comfortable and flexible manner – and your experience will be unaffected by the weather! 
x

Guides

Join the fastest growing community of professional tour guides.

Partners

Use our easy to integrate toolset to include Tours & Attractions in your customer journey.